Here’s where it gets deliciously weird. Did you know players get paid for catching a ball in the stands? During the Big Bash League in Australia, a player who takes a blinder in the crowd gets a bonus $1,000.
Also, some contracts include a “six-figure bonus” for hitting the most sixes in a season. Pure power has a price tag. And match fees? A Test match for an English player is worth about $15,000. That’s per match, not per hour.
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Oh, and the oddest fact? In some leagues, players get paid per Instagram post. Yes, a social media manager is now part of the team. Cricket meets influencer culture.
